09.30.26
Images from on and around the WashU campuses.
WashU community members selected for Focus St. Louis cohort
Two members of the WashU community have been selected for Focus St. Louis’ fall 2026 Women In Leadership cohort.
Flu shots available for employees
Flu shots again will be available to WashU employees on the Danforth and Medical campuses this fall. Some employees may be required to receive the vaccine.
Eburne installed as J.H. Hexter Professor in the Humanities
Jonathan Eburne’s teaching and research interests revolve around the histories and activities of experimental artistic groups and movements.
WashU Alerts system test planned Oct. 6
The university plans to test WashU Alerts, its emergency communication system, at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The test will encompass all WashU Alert modes.
Gephardt Institute seeks nominees for Virgil Ethic of Service Award
The Gephardt Institute invites the WashU community to submit nominations for the 24th Annual Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, which celebrates students, faculty, staff and alumni who serve the St. Louis region. The deadline is Oct. 30.
WashU students build skills, networks through internships
About 400 WashU students turned out for “What’s Your Summer Scoop?”, hosted by the Center for Career Engagement. Students shared information about their internships, fellowships, research experiences, summer jobs and volunteer service. The center will use that information to provide experiential learning resources.
Faculty committee begins review of ‘Call to Action’ letter
A faculty committee will soon start to meet to offer comments regarding U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s “Call to Action” letter.
Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee outlines recommendations for universitywide framework
Washington University in St. Louis is taking the next step in its work to cultivate and maintain a community where all feel welcome, included and valued, based on new recommendations from the Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee.
Sam Fox School to expand Office for Socially Engaged Practice
Stefani Weeden-Smith, a veteran St. Louis community engagement strategist, has been appointed assistant director of community engagement in the Office for Socially Engaged Practice in WashU’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.
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